2001 02 - 14 articles
1 February 2001
To the Editor: An aneurysm is a localized dilatation of a blood vessel. According to the current literature, arterial aneurysms are the most common type of aneurysm and occur within the carotid and iliac arteries; however, aneurysms can occur in any...
1 February 2001
To the Editor: Hemangiomas are usually benign (rarely malignant) vascular neoplasms that are seldom found in the foot and ankle. Benign hemangiomas are the most common tumors encountered in children [...]
1 February 2001
To the Editor: Osteoporosis is a potentially devastating disease affecting millions of Americans, causing more than 1.5 million fractures annually [...]
1 February 2001
The aim of this book is to consolidate information on neurologic disease as manifested in the lower extremities in order to facilitate prompt and efficient diagnosis and treatment. Although there are 45 contributing authors—mostly MDs and DPMs from t...
1 February 2001
To the Editor: Electronic databases play an increasingly important role in providing access to scholarly literature in all health-science professions. Unfortunately, no database will ever provide complete coverage of the literature, as it has been es...
1 February 2001
To the Editor: I read with great interest the article published in the September 2000 issue of the Journal by Howard J. Dananberg and colleagues on the use of manipulation to increase ankle joint dorsiflexion (“Manipulation Method for the Treatment o...
1 February 2001
In this fast-paced world, everyone needs instant access to current information. APMA has developed a first-class Web site to help meet this need [...]
1 February 2001
A randomized, prospective study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of three individual mechanical modalities in the treatment of plantar fasciitis[...]
1 February 2001
The proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis is frequently performed to correct hammer toe deformities[...]
1 February 2001
Current biomechanical models of the midtarsal joint describe it as having two axes of rotation, the oblique and the longitudinal[...]
1 February 2001
This article describes a new, noninvasive method of assessing the severity of hallux valgus deformity by means of a set of standardized photographs[...]
1 February 2001
Several previous studies have yielded data showing that plantar and other cutaneous verrucae follow a more aggressive course in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) than in uninfected individuals[...]
1 February 2001
Solitary fractures of the cuboid are rare. Proper diagnosis and treatment of subtle cuboid fractures are essential to minimize long-term disability and must begin with the appropriate clinical suspicion[...]
1 February 2001
This article describes a patient with plantar fascial pain who presented to the office of one of the authors. Physical examination and the patient’s description of the history of symptoms revealed classic signs and symptoms of plantar fasciitis. The...
